The potential problems associated with lung diseases and air travel are well recognised. Most people with lung conditions are now able to safely enjoy the benefits of air travel if they plan their provisions in advance.

In this database, airlines are listed alphabetically, detailing their individual oxygen policies for passengers. Contact details, including website address and Twitter usernames, are provided for you to give feedback directly to the airlines.

Adria Airways

Adria airways provide oxygen on board their aircraft at an intermittent flow rate of 4 litres per minute. This needs to be booked at least 72 hours in advance and is not available on flights longer than 120 minutes.

Aegean Airlines

Aegean airlines does not provide oxygen on board of their aircraft but passengers are allowed to take their own oxygen on board. Oxygen cylinders need be suitable for use on noard and must be accompanied by documentation certifying its suitability for use during the journey. Passengers are allowed to transport and use POCs in the cabin, in compliance with their baggage allowance policy.After booking, the passenger will be provided with the necessary forms to be completed before the flight. A treating physician will be required to complete them to certify that the passenger is fit to fly. For more information on the procedure, passengers should contact the reservations department +30 210 6261000 or email contact@ageanair.com.

Aer Arann

Aer Arann provide oxygen on board their aircraft at a cost of 90 euros per flight. Their cylinders provide a flow rate of 4 or 2 litres per minute. This must be booked at the time of reservation or at least 1 week prior to the flight. A recent doctor’s letter will be required, stating that you are fit to travel without medical assistance during the specific dates of your flights.

Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus provide oxygen on board their aircraft at an additional cost of €100/£90/$140 per sector. Only one request can be accommodated per flight with the following exceptions:

- oxygen is not supplied in the Business Class cabin of their transatlantic A330/332/B757 aircraft (aircraft frequently used for flights between Ireland and North America).

- 757 aircrafts only accommodate 2l.

- no request for 4 litres continuously/intermittently will be accepted on flights between Dublin and San Francisco, Athens, Bucharest, Bourgas or any of the Canary Islands due to the duration of the flight and aircraft type.

Medical clearance is also required and you will need to contact Aer Lingus Special Assistance by phone: +353 186 8333 or e-mail: specialassistance@aerlingus.com at least 48 hours before you intend to fly. Medical clearance is required also for asthmatic guests who require oxygen or whose condition has deteriorated in the previous 48hrs.

Passengers cannot bring their own oxygen on board or as checked baggage. Aer Lingus permits the use of FAA-approved POCs. A list of brand name POCs allowed can be requested contacting the Aer Lingus Special Assistance. Aer Lingus does not provide any on-board power sources for assistive devices so passengers are responsible for providing batteries with enough life to support their trip. Guided by FAA battery requirements an assistive device user must have 150% of their actual flight time in battery time at all time.

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Aero Dienst

Aero Dienst does not provide oxygen on board the aircraft, except in the event of an emergency. They do not allow you to take your own oxygen cylinders on board, however, you can book a medical flight which is intensive care equipped and offers oxygen flow rates at 2 and 4 litres per minute.

Aeroflot

For passengers who need to use oxygen cylinders, Aeroflot recommends to make prior arrangements 72 hours in advance. Passengers will have to be accompanied by medical staff and need to supply a valid certification of an oxygen container, including its number and expiry date. A copu of the certification needs to be presented at the check-in counter as well.

Aeroflot can only provide oxygen service with an oxygen mask on board of the plane.

Passengers may carry a personal oxygen cylinder (max. weight is 5kg per oxygen container) in addition to the free cabin baggage allowance.If the passenger needs to carry more than one container, it is subjected to Aeroflot approval.

To carry on-board a POC, passengers need to present a certificate from their GP, which states that the passenger requires in-flight oxygen service and that the passenger is fit to fly. This letter has to be presented at the check in counter at the airport.

Passengers need to get in contact with the Aeroflot Sales Department, phone +7 495 223 5555 and 8 800 444 5555 or e-mail: callcenter@aeroflot.ru to get confirmation that their POC can be used on board. Technical characteristics of the device (e.g. power, size, type of batteries, name, model number) need to eb provided to the Aeroflot call centre. Passengers can only carry two spare batteries, which need to be individually protected to prevent short circuits, and may not exceed 160Wh.

In order to connect the POC to the power outlet (110 or 240 V), it is recommended to book an “economy” class seat (in the last or penultimate row - left side). For business class there are no restrictions. Power outlets can be used on the BOEING 777 aircraft, but requires an adapter with 220 VAS 50HZ European Voltage.

Air Atlanta Icelandic

Air Atlanta Icelandic can provide oxygen on board their aircraft at no additional cost. This is handled on a case by case basis so make sure you organise any oxygen you require during the time of booking.

Air Austral

Air Austral does not provide oxygen on board their aircraft. However, they will allow you to bring your own oxygen provisions. To order oxygen, you must inform them at the time of booking or at least 48 hours before your flight departure. You will also be required to show a medical certificate stating that you are fit to fly with the oxygen quantity provided.

Air Baltic

In most cases, passengers can use authorized medical devices during the flight, the exceptions being during take-off and landing. Passengers requiring oxygen need to be accompanied by qualified medical staff in all time.Special assistance can be requested with advance notice of 48 hours to the AirBaltic reservation office. A MEDIF needs to be filled in by a passenger’s doctor, which certifies the need for oxygen and specify the rate of flow per minute required.

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